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SAFE Select Flying Tips
BNF
Post Flight
1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for safety and
battery life).
2. Power OFF the transmitter.
3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
4. Recharge the flight battery.
5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the
battery charge.
7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future
flights.
In-Flight Trimming
During your first flight, trim the aircraft for level flight at 80-100% throttle. Make
small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to achieve straight
and level flight. Trim only in AS3X mode.
After adjusting trim do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the
receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance.
Failure to do so could affect flight performance.
3 Seconds
When flying in SAFE Select mode the aircraft will return to level flight any time the
aileron and elevator controls are at neutral. Applying aileron or elevator control
will cause the airplane to bank, climb or dive. The amount the stick is moved will
determine the attitude the airplane flies. Holding full control will push the aircraft
to the pre-determined bank and roll limits, but it will not go past those angles.
When flying with SAFE Select, it is normal to hold the control stick deflected with
moderate aileron input when flying through a turn. To fly smoothly with SAFE Select,
avoid making frequent control changes and don’t attempt to correct for minor devia-
tions. Holding deliberate control inputs will command the aircraft to fly at a specific
angle, and the model will make all corrections to maintain that flight attitude.
When flying with SAFE Select, throttle will make the aircraft climb or descend. Full
throttle will cause the aircraft to pitch up and climb slightly. Mid throttle will keep the
airplane flying level. Low throttle will cause the airplane to descend slightly nose-down.
Return the elevator and aileron controls to neutral before switching from SAFE
Select mode to AS3X mode. If you do not neutralize controls when switching into
AS3X mode, the control inputs used for SAFE Select mode will be excessive for
AS3X mode and the aircraft will react immediately.
Differences between SAFE Select and AS3X modes
This section is generally accurate but does not take into account flight speed,
battery charge status, and other limiting factors.
SAFE Select
AS3X
Control Input
Control stick
is neutralized
Aircraft will self level
Aircraft will continue to
fly at its present attitude
Holding a
small amount
of control
Aircraft will bank or pitch to a
moderate angle and maintain
the attitude
Aircraft will continue to
pitch or roll slowly
Holding full
control
Aircraft will bank or pitch to
the predetermined limits and
maintain the attitude
Aircraft will continue to
roll or pitch rapidly
Throttle
Full throttle: Climb
Neutral: Level flight
Low throttle: Descend
Throttle will not affect
flight response.
